Presented at the Milan Show in
November 1983 and sold from May 1984, the RV 125 is placed immediately to the
top of its class for exceptional technical, aesthetic and functional. Indeed,
particularly as the balancer, the electric start (optional) and a thermometer
with very complete equipment of the coolant had never seen on a 125, and that
even though the well-equipped direct competitor, Aprilia STX, boasted. The RV
125 (and the RX SUV) was an important success for the home of Arcore that in
1984 saw an increase in production of 376% or by 2,590 registered motorcycles in
1983 to 12,294 motorcycles registered in 1984 well! In 1985 production rose
further to 19,518 units, demonstrating the enormous and enduring success of the
RV / RX. (Source Motorsports). The RV was in the list until 1990, although the
news in the meantime introduced by competitors and the Gilera itself, soon made
it obsolete.

Price in 1984: 3,138,210 turnkey Lira (Lira Mr. Electric 177 000)

Colours: White cream with choice of red or black saddle with red decalcoamnie

MY 1985: red or red or black saddle with silver decals

MY 1986: black and red saddle embossed red

The bike soon

The modern style of RV is naturally of great impact and now seems to face a
motion of larger displacement. The fairing provides good wind protection and
fits well in the aesthetics of the bike, although not as good can be said for
the mirrors that are not integrated into the structure of the fairing and,
therefore, must be attached to the handlebars disturbing not just the purity of
line. Also very good aerodynamic that despite the generous size of the radiator
are integrated well behind him. The oil tank is located next to the radiator,
but is so well integrated into the structure that holds the radiator look like
one piece with the radiator. Note the recess in the specially created spoiler
left, under the radiator, to contain a vial of "fast" or a special liquid to
temporarily seal any small holes in the tires. The beautiful side panels that
hide the battery (right) and the air filter (left side) and well integrated with
the seat (removable) and the tank. With regard to controls and instrumentation,
the CEV has done great things for the RV: Backlit instrumentation (such as
electrical controls) is modern and functional over the exclusivity of the water
thermometer, well located between contakm (with partial) and rev counter, has a
large number of spies very well placed and legible. Note the key folding
contacted at three positions, where one indicated with "check" allows you to
control the efficiency of the lights and turning on the lights with the engine
off. Finally, very attractive and well designed plates footpeg aluminum painted
black.

Cycling

The frame is a classic double cradle tubular and sheet steel reinforcements and
a Steering Head Angle of 25 degrees and 45 '. The trail is of 89mm. Hydraulic
telescopic fork with anti-svirgolo aluminum plate positioned between the two
stems is a Marzocchi fork with 32mm equipment and with the inevitable anti-dive
(futility true, but in mid 80's was considered a must on any motion) adjustable
leg using a special key. The rear suspension shock Monodrive is exclusivity
Gilera unit Marzocchi, preload adjustable, it works with external linkage,
according to the technical Gilera, discharge pressure to be more balanced
reaction and limit the width of the frame. Indeed, although the system is valid,
then the benefits are not found in relation to a conventional system. The
braking system is by design Grimeca: VR front end takes a 260mm front disc with
conventional hydraulic pump and a classic 160mm drum at the rear. The beautiful
aluminum alloy wheels with three split spokes are also conformed to boomerang
Grimeca production and have the following measurements: 2.15 x16 front and rear
2.15 X18 ".

The stated dry weight is 134kg.

Engine

The engine of the RV as well as being equipped with admission lamellar
liquid-cooled forced circulation mixer and a six-speed automatic, includes some
special features that make it one of the most advanced engines in category:

Light alloy cylinder Treaty to Gilnisil with eight lights
Counter-balancing tree
Electric start on demand
The power is entrusted to a carburetor Dell'Orto PHBH BS 26 is expansion and
exhaust with chromed. Note the possibility of using a shutter choked the flow of
air reaches the radiator and therefore could limit the flow of fresh air for
winter temperatures.

VR detects an output of 18.74 hp at 8250giri, delivered in a very fluid, while
top speed is amongst the highest in well with 131.400 km / h.

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